With a piece set to Bjork, this is not your grandmother’s dance show.

Marlene Cambronero-Butkus’ love affair with Carolina Herrera perfume began more than two decades ago.

Eight little hands slide across a touch-screen computer, finding their way to Africa, Europe and North America. Beneath them, the giant monitor glows with a map of the world.

One of the first stories Mary Bailey remembers writing was a tale she co-authored with a friend in third grade.

Ken West is a professor at Lynchburg College. His book, ‘The Shelbys,’ has been translated into Indonesian and Czech. Readers may write to West in care of The News & Advance, P.O. Box 10129, Lynchburg, VA 24506.

This is one event that one break the bank.

Hartsville author Manson Drew Case plans to retrace Union Gen. William T. Sherman’s march through Georgia and South Carolina during his planned book signing tour over the next two years.

Think about what was happening on this date last year.

This artist uses Riverviews Artspace as her canvas.

‘It really came about as a way to connect with the students.‘

—Chris McCune, events manager at Lynch’s Landing about the new festival, GET!DOWNTOWN

When it comes to fashion, we live in a world of unwritten rules. Some of them are good. Some of them are ridiculous.

Thelma Dalmas, a naturalist, writes a weekly column for The News & Advance. Readers may e-mail her at .

The Jones Memorial Library’s lecture series begins this year by recalling the event that reshaped Nelson County: Hurricane Camille.

Ken West is a professor at Lynchburg College. His book, ‘The Shelbys,’ has been translated into Indonesian and Czech. Readers may write to West in care of The News & Advance, P.O. Box 10129, Lynchburg, VA 24506.

‘I was a little nervous at first.‘

- Kyle Marks on his first turn at the mic as the Hillcats emcee

‘You’re a fly on the wall. You’re a piece of furniture. You do nothing to draw attention to yourself.‘

—Sharon Farmer
former White House photographer

In an era where bands seem to be getting louder and fuzzier, it is quite refreshing to be gifted with Helado Negro’s first record, “Awe Owe.”

‘A lot of people who come out of my major, they want to go to a big city and make it really big. That has never been a desire of mine.‘

—designer Deidre Stone on staying local

Puppetry? Lots of physical action? A backwards-told story? This ‘Beowulf’ might be lots of fun.

The music festival takes its name, Saudade, from a Portuguese word to describe a feeling of nostalgia or longing.

Thelma Dalmas, a naturalist, writes a weekly column for The News & Advance. Readers may e-mail her at .

The art shows and openings will be happening full-force in the city this Friday.

The Lynchburg Art Club offers a number of classes, with a new schedule of sessions this fall.

This film series explores the disease that affects between 2.4 million and 4.5 million Americans, according to National Institute on Aging estimates.

fyi
WHAT: Lewy Body Dementia support group
WHEN: 3 p.m., fourth Thursday of the month
WHERE: Conference room, Centra’s Lynchburg Family Medicine Residency, 2323 Memorial Ave., suite 10
INFO: Call (540) 580-9000

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What to watch? Here’s a guide to what’s up on the tube this fall.

if you’re going
WHAT: Needle Arts Exhibit
WHO: The Blue Ridge Chapter of the Embroiders’ Guild of America and the Seven Hills Chapter of the American Needlepoint Guild
WHEN: Through September 30, with an opening reception set for 3 to 5 p.m. Aug. 30
WHERE: The Bowers Center for the Arts, 305 North Bridge St., Bedford
INFO: Contact Nina Thomas at or at (434) 821-8509

For more on this amazing journey, visit http://www.ccb-wm.org/programs/migration/Whimbrel.htm
Thelma Dalmas, a naturalist, writes a weekly column for The News & Advance. Readers may e-mail her at .

A short plane ride brought back a flood of memories back for Charles Smith.